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Report: Vandy QB's NIL deal includes movie role
Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis' NIL deal at Vanderbilt reportedly includes a role in a Hollywood movie.,Comedian and Commodores superfan Nate Bargatze cast Curtis in his new movie, "The Breadwinner," according to a report from OutKick. Curtis appears in the film wearing a Vanderbilt baseball cap...
Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after 3 seasons
The Edmonton Oilers relieved Kris Knoblauch of his head coaching duties after three seasons, the team announced Thursday.,Also fired was assistant coach Mark Stuart.,"Following a thorough review of this past season, we believe these changes are needed," general manager Stan Bowman said. "We are grat...
Report: Giants' Malik Nabers (knee) recovering from 2nd surgery
The New York Giants remain optimistic about wide receiver Malik Nabers' Week 1 availability following a second surgery on his right knee, ESPN reported Thursday.,Nabers, who tore his ACL in September, had a "cleanup" procedure earlier this offseason to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, ...
Tardy arrival costs Garrick Higgo 2 strokes at PGA Championship
South Africa's Garrick Higgo received a two-stroke penalty Thursday after arriving late to his first-round tee time at the PGA Championship in Newtown Square, Pa.,Higgo, 27, was scheduled to tee off at 7:18 a.m. at Aronimink Golf Club alongside Michael Brennan and Shaun Micheel.,With the penalty, Hi...
'It’s going to be fun to watch': Against Royals, .500 White Sox pursue sweep
Left-hander Anthony Kay pitched the Chicago White Sox to victory to start the team's current four-game winning streak.,On Thursday night, he'll take the ball again as the White Sox aim to sweep a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals, hoping the Chicago attack duplicates its effo...
Reports: Oilers fire head coach Kris Knoblauch
The Edmonton Oilers have relieved Kris Knoblauch of his head coaching duties after three seasons, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday morning.,No official announcement had been made from the team early in the day.,With superstar captain Connor McDavid and fellow former Hart Trophy recipient ...
Landen Roupp, Giants intent on knocking down Dodgers
It has been far from the season for which the San Francisco Giants had hoped and yet all has been just fine, for the most part, when it has come to playing against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Giants can earn their second series win over the Dodgers in as many tries in the finale of a four-gam...
Braves counting on team effort as they attempt to sweep Cubs
It took the 2025 Atlanta Braves until June 13 to reach 30 wins. ,Eleven months later, Atlanta -- with a new manager and a fresh supporting cast -- is the first team to reach the mark in Major League Baseball in 2026.,Next on the docket for the Braves will be completing a three-game sweep of the visi...
Despite win, Red Sox strive to overcome home hitting woes in clash vs. Phillies
The Boston Red Sox will look for more from their offense Thursday night when they wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies., ,Boston, which has struggled to score at home this season, did just enough to earn a 3-1 victory on Wednesday. ,It was the 15th time the Red Sox ...
Astros set sights on series split vs. Mariners
Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith was absent from the starting lineup on Wednesday, although he did enter as a defensive substitution in the top of the ninth before recording a single in the bottom of that inning to snap an 0-for-12 slump.,Smith was stranded in the ninth before the Astros ralli...
Fresh off late rally, Padres chase series win vs. Brewers
Behind left-hander Kyle Harrison, the Milwaukee Brewers will try to bounce back from a disheartening loss when they close their three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon. ,Harrison (3-1, 2.41 ERA) will oppose San Diego right-hander Griffin Canning (0-1, 6.75) in t...
A's Henry Bolte showing Cardinals he is ready for big leagues
Henry Bolte was on a tear before the Athletics promoted him to the major leagues, so it makes sense that he replicated his recent feats in his first big league game.,Bolte wasn't retired in his debut on Wednesday, and he will look to continue his torrid batting when the Athletics face the St. Louis ...
Mets ride youth movement into series finale vs. struggling Tigers
The kids are all right -- and they just might be enough to save the New York Mets.,Nolan McLean, one of three rookies playing key roles for the Mets, will look to help New York complete a sweep of its three-game interleague series against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon.,McLean (1-...
Twins' Byron Buxton out to continue power surge vs. Marlins
Minnesota's Byron Buxton is coming off a two-homer performance that gave him 15 home runs for the season.,Twins manager Derek Shelton knows exactly what to do next: Leave him alone.,The Twins hope Buxton can stay hot entering the rubber match of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins on T...
Foster Griffin, Nats go for road sweep of Chase Burns, Reds
Off to a strong start on the road, the Washington Nationals will attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.,The Nationals, an impressive 15-9 away from Washington, can improve to .500 overall with a victory after rallying from a 5-0 first-inning deficit for an 8-7, 10...
After big night, Mickey Moniak, Rockies eye series win vs. Pirates
Mickey Moniak could be heating back up as the Colorado Rockies head into the decisive game of a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.,Moniak had three hits and five RBIs while barely missing a cycle on Wednesday in Colorado's 10-4 win. He has hit safely in thre...
Falcons, Spirit shine as DreamLeague Season 29 begins
Team Falcons and Team Spirit each swept two matches on Wednesday as the DreamLeague Season 29 event got underway.,Falcons and Spirit sit atop Group A, which saw all eight teams play two matches to kick off the tournament. In Group B, each side played once, and BetBoom Team, Natus Vincere, PARIVISION...
Legacy, BetBoom grab semifinal berths at Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta
They didn't get their third sweep in as many matches, but Legacy nonetheless completed a perfect run through group play at the Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta on Wednesday, beating Natus Vincere 2-1 in the Group B final to grab a spot in the semifinals of the playoffs.,BetBoom Team grabbed the other s...
David Vazquez's first 2 MLS goals help San Diego rout Austin
David Vazquez scored his first and second career MLS goals and added an assist as San Diego FC romped to a much-needed 5-0 victory over visiting Austin FC on Wednesday night.,Marcus Ingvartsen scored his team-leading ninth goal and had two assists, and Anders Dreyer and Pedro Soma each added a goal ...
MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani lowers ERA to 0.82 as Dodgers blank Giants
Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.,Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Call also drove in runs in a new-...